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A More Even Field: The Eleventh Circuit Overrules Its Precedent and Joins Most Circuits on the Applicability of Domestic FAA Grounds to Vacate Nondomestic Arbitration Awards[1]

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and arising out of a commercial relationship between U.S. 17] The court explained that its prior precedent erroneously “equated the defenses to recognition and enforcement with the grounds for vacatur” [18] and that this was “plainly and palpably wrong.” [19] 2008); Jacada (Eur.), 576 (2008); Lander Co. arbitration law.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. In those clauses, the overall success of COVID-19-based force majeure defenses is still unknown.

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constructionattorneyblog: ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS.

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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constructionattorneyblog: Violation of "good engineering practice.

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Savelle, 90 Colo.

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Concord , 269 S.W.3d

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

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The rationale is that homeowners aren’t as sophisticated and/or construction savvy as commercial owners. Hence, Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) was enacted in 2008. On-demand legal help you can afford. Visit the PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration website for more details. Learn more.

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Arbitration Update – The 2021 ICDR Arbitration Rules: A Welcome Update for International Construction Arbitration

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1 The 2021 update marks the first time the ICDR’s arbitration rules and mediation rules have been revised since 2014 and 2008, respectively, and is of particular note to the construction industry both in the United States and elsewhere.???????. 8(1)(a)); (2) all of the claims/counterclaims arise out of the same arbitration agreement (Art.